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Is the Certified Medical Assistant Exam Hard?

Is the Certified Medical Assistant Exam Hard?

Many students choose the medical assistant certificate program at Northwestern College because it qualifies them to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). As a nationally accredited healthcare certification organization, AMT holds registered medical providers to a high standard, requiring them to display the utmost professional and ethical […]

Why Radiologic Technologists Love Their Jobs

Why Radiologic Technologists Love Their Jobs

Radiologic technologists play a vital role in the medical sector. They conduct X-rays and other diagnostic imaging tests to help doctors better understand their patients’ conditions and devise the most effective treatment plans. As important as radiologic technology is for patients, it also offers various advantages for those who wish to pursue a career in […]

How Long Is Schooling for a Dental Assistant?

How Long Is Schooling for a Dental Assistant?

Individuals who want to enter a rewarding and fast-growing profession in the medical sector should consider becoming dental assistants. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roles in dental assisting jobs are expected to grow 8% percent through 2031 — more rapidly than the average rate for all occupations. As with other higher […]

New Campus in Oak Lawn, IL

New Campus in Oak Lawn, IL

At Northwestern College, we believe change is vital to a dynamic learning experience that opens students up to more possibilities. For this reason, we are proud to announce our new campus at 9400 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, just 7 miles from the original Bridgeview campus. Discover the details of this transition, the […]

Traits That Make an Outstanding Medical Assistant

Traits That Make an Outstanding Medical Assistant

As you look around the world of healthcare, it seems that medical assistants can plug into almost any medical setting. They work in small physician offices, large hospital systems, nursing homes, and pediatric clinics. This range of job sites is possible because, after initial training in our medical assisting certificate program, graduates learn specific skills […]

Medical Assisting Skills: What You Need to Know to Build Your Career

Medical Assisting Skills: What You Need to Know to Build Your Career

After graduating from the medical assisting certificate program at Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, IL, and the Greater Chicago area, you’ll want to start taking steps to build a successful career. Medical assistant jobs are as variable as the doctor’s offices, hospital departments, assisted living facilities, and clinics where medical assistants find employment. By honing […]

Reasons Health Information Management Graduates Should Take the RHIA Exam

Reasons Health Information Management Graduates Should Take the RHIA Exam

Are you interested in pursuing a degree in health information management? Health information management professionals ensure that patient data is accurately recorded and securely stored. They may develop policies and procedures for working with electronic health records or ensure compliance with state and federal privacy laws. Health information administrators can be found in all kinds […]

Jobs to Get with a Health Information Management Degree

Jobs to Get with a Health Information Management Degree

In the past, doctor’s offices kept a physical paper file for each patient’s health history. Today, millions of patient records are stored digitally and maintained by health information managers. While health information managers do not work directly with patients, their jobs are crucial for coordinating care and protecting patient rights to privacy. Northwestern College is […]

Alternative Careers for Medical Assistants

Alternative Careers for Medical Assistants

Graduating from a medical assisting program doesn’t mean you’re confined to a singular career path – this training can open doors to a wide variety of possibilities within the healthcare industry. From supporting medical teams in a large hospital to helping patients in their homes, professionals with medical assistant training can find themselves doing work […]

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